NiCr 80:20
NiCr 80:20 is the classic 80% nickel, 20% chromium resistance heating alloy, with oxidation resistance to 1200 °C. It is used for furnace muffles, heating elements and reformer internals.
Available Forms
Aurico Alloys LLP supplies NiCr 80:20 in plates, round bars and sheets, with material test certificates (EN 10204 3.1) and export-ready packaging from Mumbai, India. Contact us for stock availability and pricing.
Specifications by Product Form
Nichrome 80/20 (N06023) is supplied to a different standard in each form. Quote the one that matches the product you are ordering.
| Product form | Specification |
|---|---|
| Plate, sheet and strip | ASTM B344 |
| Rod and bar | ASTM B344 |
| Wire | ASTM B344 |
Equivalent Grades & Standards
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| UNS number | N06023 |
| Werkstoff / EN number | 2.4869 |
| EN designation | NiCr 80 20 |
| Density | 8.3 g/cm3 |
| Melting range | 1400 °C |
| Electrical resistivity (20 °C - per DIN 17470) | 112 µΩ·cm |
| Electrical resistivity (20 °C - per ASTM B 344) | 108 µΩ·cm |
| Thermal conductivity | 14.6 W/m·K |
| Specific heat (20 °C) | 420 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of expansion (200 °C) | 14.0 µm/m·°C |
| Modulus of elasticity | 200 kN/mm² |
| Maximum operating temperature in air (as heating element) | 1200 °C |
| Maximum operating temperature in air (as resistance alloy) | 600 °C |
Identifiers and physical constants for Nichrome 80/20. A dash means no such designation is published for this grade.